Health Help on Travel

For many years, travelers and outdoor enthusiasts have been in constant struggle with bothersome and sometimes dangerous insects. The most dangerous of all insects is the common mosquito. For most people, mosquito bites are itchy annoyance but for millions of travelers, they can be deadly transmitter of malaria, Japanese encephalitis, dengue fever, West Nile virus, yellow fever, as well as many other terrible diseases.

Naturally, we understand that we have the itch from mosquito bite like crazy. There are several methods to alleviate itching as □ lotion, aloe vera, or simply rubbing an aspirin on the sting. But while we are doing drugs on the street, he bites can infect a traveler with harmful, sometimes deadly virus.

Fortunately, protecting yourself from these pesky insects dangerous and it's easier than ever. Although the vaccine and prevention of malaria are an important part of security policy backpack, it is best to avoid insect bites in general. The most effective and simple to make it through a small, lightweight and inexpensive mosquito nets treated in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organization. Although sometimes the place of residence in high risk areas may provide you with clean, you should never play with your health. Who knows if these nets are properly treated with insecticide or worse, torn. Having its own network of mosquito gives peace of mind and confidence backpack they need.

This site will explore different forms of protection and various diseases traveler is exposed. We will also discuss various aspects and forms of prevention to consider before you go to study.

Mr. McDermott is a member of the Council of Pharmacists without borders - Russia, and also regularly sends students' networks in Africa.